"Oligospermic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Oligospermic refers to a medical condition in which a person has a low sperm count. In most cases, oligospermic individuals produce less than 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen, whereas a normal sperm count ranges between 40-300 million sperm per milliliter. This condition can cause infertility or difficulty conceiving in men.
An oligopsony is a market structure in which a small number of buyers (less than five) has the power to influence prices and quantities traded in a particular market. In other words, an oligopsony is a market where there are only a few large buyers, and they collectively have significant market power. This can lead to higher prices for goods and services, as sellers must compete for the limited number of buyers.
Oligosepalous refers to a flower that has a small number of sepals. Sepals are the leaf-like structures that protect the bud of a flower and typically drop off once the flower opens. Oligosepalous applies specifically to flowers that have fewer than the typical 5-15 sepals, often only 2, 3, or 4.
Oligosiderite is a rare mineral that is a type of iron oxide-hydroxide. It is a brown or yellow-brown mineral that is often found in iron ore deposits. The name "oligosiderite" comes from the Greek words "oligos," meaning "little," and "sideros," meaning "iron," as the mineral contains only a small amount of iron. It is typically formed through the slow oxidation of iron-rich rocks and is often found in association with other iron oxides and silicates.
Oligotrophic refers to a body of water or soil that has low levels of plant nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, and therefore supports limited growth of aquatic plants and microorganisms.
Oligozoospermia is a medical term that refers to a condition where a man's semen contains a low concentration of motile sperm, defined as fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter, and fewer than 32% of the sperm are normally moving. It is often referred to as a low sperm count. Oligozoospermia can be an underlying cause of infertility in men.
Oliguria refers to a medical condition characterized by a reduction in the volume of urine excreted by the kidneys, typically producing less than 400 milliliters (13.5 ounces) of urine per day.